(1) Upon formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner under Subsection 16-18-202(1).
(2) After formation of a partnership, a person becomes a partner:
(a) as provided in the partnership agreement;
(b) as a result of a transaction effective under Chapter 1a, Part 7, Merger, Chapter 1a, Part 8, Interest Exchange, Chapter 1a, Part 9, Conversion, or Chapter 1a, Part 10, Domestication; or
(c) with the consent of all the partners.
(3) A person may become a partner without either:
(a) acquiring a transferable interest; or
(b) making or being obligated to make a contribution to the partnership.